Everything to know about this week's equality strike in Iceland, and why it matters

From Iceland's total population of 380,000, around 100,000 women and non-binary people – including the prime minister, joined the demonstrations

The 13 most Instagrammable places in Iceland

As Iceland tops the list of the safest places in the world to live in, take a tour of the most picturesque spots around the island – they might just tempt you to get packing

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3 celebrity-approved Icelandic fashion brands to know

These are the Icelandic labels that iconic celebrities, from Taylor Swift to Tilda Swinton, are sporting

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The Faroe Islands are an untouched hiking paradise

Situated in the North Atlantic between Scotland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands isn’t at the top of many people’s dream destination lists. And that’s fine, because for hikers, the sparsely populated rocks are paradise

How singer-songwriter Laufey is bringing jazz to the TikTok generation

The Icelandic-Chinese artist talks about her love for storytelling, growing up in Reykjavik and why her new record is like a "personal diary"

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Meet the women of Iceland’s new #MeToo-inspired movement

Most consider this Scandinavian spot as a feminist utopia, but scratch below the surface and things aren’t quite as they appear

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What happened the day Iceland's women went on strike

On this day in 1975 an estimated 90% of the country's women downed tools and stopped working as part of the strike for women's rights in Iceland. Here, one of the original protestors Guðrún Jónsdóttir reflects on what galvanised the country's women back then and how, still today, there's much work...

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How jazz-sensation Laufey turned lockdown into a world tour: The Icelandic artist's untold story

While many spent lockdown baking sourdough or knitting, Laufey spent it becoming a superstar. The Icelandic-Chinese artist’s signature sound – bedroom pop seeped gorgeously, unexpectedly in jazz – has seen her grow from TikTok darling to stopped-on-the-street famous. As she prepares to release her...

How to spend a rainy day in Reykjavik

The Icelandic are known for truly embracing the elements, but it doesn't mean you can't take refuge every now and then. Here, Vogue Scandinavia singles out five cosy and indulgent spots to take cover in the capital

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The 5 best hair salons in Reykjavik to visit now

In highest capital of the Scandinavian region, achieve an effortless and easy-going 'do by visiting one of these top salons

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“I’ve just been in my own little bubble with Björk”: Meet the creative right-hand man of the Icelandic icon

What is it like to work with enigmatic Icelandic icon and Vogue Scandinavia cover star Björk? James Merry knows. For over a decade, the Gloucester-born, Reykjavík-based artist has been touring and collaborating with Björk as her co-creative director, most notably fashioning her striking, organic...

Eliza Reid, the First Lady of Iceland, on the bizarre reality of being "somebody's human accessory"

Eliza Reid went from small farming town outside of Ottawa, Canada, to First Lady of Iceland. And in the process decided to she wanted to have something to say rather than be seen as "somebody's wife". So since 2016, she has been talking about everything from “stigma-free sexuality” to “claiming the...

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Take a tour of the most breathtaking outdoor wedding venues in the Nordics

The conventional choice is for everyone else – it’s your big moment after all and you want your special day (and venue) to be unforgettable. Here's the best alternative outdoor spots for alfresco nuptials

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How Icelanders' belief in elves is helping win environmental battles

Protection of elvish habitats has become a key environmental rallying cry

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This nature photographer’s greatest muse is Iceland

Though countless photographers have regarded the remarkable landscapes of Iceland as a muse, Marta Witkowska brings a quiet, singular beauty to the country’s ice and snow, fjords and mountains

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The Ultimate Icelandic Spa Guide

The luxury geothermal spas making waves in Iceland

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7 romantic spots for a date in Reykjavík

Whether you're looking to break the ice or marking an anniversary in style, here's where to go

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Ása Steinars' Wedding Diaries, part one: The proposal and the planning

Explorer and content creator Ása Steinars is embarking on one of her biggest adventures yet: getting married. Here, the Vogue Scandinavia nature expert tracks her journey to blushing bride.

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Chasing Waterfalls: Kvernufoss in Iceland is a hidden treasure

Take an adventure through Iceland’s extraordinary waterfalls

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Sustainable Icelandic sea salt is now a Michelin chef favourite – discover its remote origins

In Iceland’s Westfjords, hundreds of kilos of white gold are produced every day simply using the region’s unique characteristics. Made with geothermal energy, Saltverk’s flaky, crunchy sea salt is not only Noma’s salt of choice, it’s also carbon neutral. We travel to this remote locale to learn how...